WorksheetsBenchmark Advance
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 6hrs 30mins
1. Based on the information in paragraphs 2 and 3, what can the reader conclude about Emperor Kao-tsu?
He thought that the local farmers were smarter than nobles.
He wanted to create a military base that was stronger than other regions.
He believed it was important to eliminate competition from other people.
He was more skilled at military leadership than he was at governing.
2. In paragraph 3, the oi in coins is pronounced with the same vowel sound as the—
ai in contained.
oy in loyal.
io in region.
au in restaurants.
3. In paragraph 3, the word prosperity is most closely related to which phrase in the same paragraph?
“eight-year reign”
“unified the country”
“code of laws”
“monetary system”
4. Read the sentence from paragraph 4.
When Taizong took the throne in 626, he built upon Kao-tsu’s progress.
How is this sentence important to the structure of the overall passage?
It suggests that Emperor Taizong was a more popular ruler than Emperor Kao-tsu.
It begins a comparison of Taizong’s policies and the policies of Kao-tsu.
It shows that each emperor of the Tang dynasty ruled in a different way.
It identifies the problems Taizong inherited and his solutions for making changes.
5. In paragraph 7, the word literature comes from a root word that means—
letters.
build.
hear
sight.
6A. This question has two parts. Answer Part A and then Part B.
Part A Which sentence from the passage best states the author’s claim about why the Tang dynasty helped to usher in China’s Golden Age?
“Foreign invaders threatened border regions, and most citizens were poor and unhappy.”
“Enduring until 907, the Tang dynasty marked the first half of China’s Golden Age.”
“During this period a series of strong rulers took steps to transform China into the region’s cultural and economic center.”
“Ch’ang-an’s National Academy attracted many foreign students who came to study art, architecture, and religion.”
6B. Part B Which two sentences from the passage best support the answer to Part A?
“More people learned to read, and more became educated in subjects like philosophy, literature, and medicine.”
“Examination Day became important to people’s career interests.”
“Instead, exam results determined who would become court officials.”
“The Tang dynasty also expanded its reach into Korea and central Asia.”
“During this period, China introduced gunpowder, clockworks, and porcelain.”
7. Choose one sentence that states the central idea of this excerpt from paragraph 8.
The advancements of the Tang dynasty helped develop the capital Ch’ang-an into the largest city in the world. Home to more than one million people, Ch’ang-an was laid out in 110 blocks bordered by wide streets. Each block also contained many smaller side streets and was considered its own village. It had homes, shops, schools, restaurants, temples, and a marketplace.
The advancements of the Tang dynasty helped develop the capital Ch’ang-an into the largest city in the world.
Home to more than one million people, Ch’ang-an was laid out in 110 blocks bordered by wide streets.
Each block also contained many smaller side streets and was considered its own village.
It had homes, shops, schools, restaurants, temples, and a marketplace.
8. What is the meaning of the word abolished as used in paragraph 4?
celebrated
ended
developed
helped
9. How is the passage “China’s Song Dynasty” different from the passage “China’s Tang Dynasty”?
It shows how a printing invention made books more available.
It describes the further development of China’s Golden Age.
It explains that government jobs were based on exam results.
It notes China’s advancements in technology and the arts.
10. What is the meaning of the word flourished as used in paragraph 1?
thrived
started
managed
designed
11. In paragraph 4, the word meritocracy is most closely related to which other words?
art and music
system and government
merchant and trade
restaurant and teahouse
12. What does the information in paragraph 5 suggest about new inventions, such as porcelain?
They are often wasted on useless activities.
They seldom serve their original purpose.
They usually come about by accident.
They are often prompted by need.
13. This question has two parts. Answer Part A and then Part B.
Part A Which sentence best states the author’s major claim about agriculture during the Song dynasty?
Advances during this era helped farmers increase production by applying lessons learned from others.
During this era, farmers often planted two crops per season instead of one in order to save time.
Farmers during this era learned about practices like mixing weeds into the soil.
During this era, most people in China were farmers.
13B. Part B Which sentence from the passage best supports the answer to Part A?
“This gave rise to the creation of new technology that made it possible to produce mass quantities of porcelain.”
“Though China’s cities boomed during the Song dynasty, most people lived in rural areas.”
“These handbooks educated farmers about new farming techniques that resulted in greater food production.”
“These developments brought more wealth to rural areas throughout China.”
14. Which sentence best describes what the handbook excerpt by Chen Pu adds to the overall passage?
It shows that China printed text using moveable type.
It explains the advantages of planting a double crop of rice.
It shows that twelfth-century Chinese farmers were in need of additional wealth.
It illustrates advice given to help solve the actual problems of twelfthcentury Chinese farmers.
15. In paragraph 7, the word constructed comes from a root word that means—
water.
around.
letters.
build.
17. In sentence 2, which word or phrase should replace the underlined word?
these
those
these inventions
those ships
18. How should sentence 4 be revised?
So, if the wind was blowing in the wrong direction, the ship needed many oars to keep moving.
So, if the wind was blowing in the wrong direction, they needed many oars to keep moving.
So, if the wind was blowing in the wrong direction, you needed many oars to keep moving.
Correct as is
19. How should sentence 5 be revised?
Change sailors to them.
Change until to for
Change they to the ships.
Change move to return.
20. How should sentence 7 be revised to use a tone consistent with the rest of the paragraph?
Change This to The.
Change awesome to brilliant.
Change travel to sailing.
Change world to globe.
21. How should sentence 8 be punctuated?
At that time, the moveable sail, was one of many things that set China apart from other nations.
At that time the moveable sail was one of many things, that set China apart from other nations.
At that time the moveable sail was one of many things; that set China apart from other nations.
At that time, the moveable sail was one of many things that set China apart from other nations.
